Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok
Ask A Doctor
Book a Consultation

Ask Our Doctors

Supporting Your Journey

Our Medical Directors are outstanding physicians that you will find to be very personable and compassionate, who take care to ensure that you have the most cutting-edge fertility treatments at your disposal. This is your outlet to ask your questions to the doctors.

  • Dear Patients,

    I created this forum to welcome any questions you have on the topic of infertility, IVF, conception, testing, evaluation, or any related topics. I do my best to answer all questions in less than 24 hours. I know your question is important and, in many cases, I will answer within just a few hours. Thank you for taking the time to trust me with your concern.

    – Geoffrey Sher, MD

Search the answers our doctors have already given

Fill in the following information and we’ll get back to you.

Name
Disclaimer

Answers from our doctors

Search 1,006 questions patients have already asked, or narrow them by topic.

223 answers

Clear all

  1. Egg Health & Ovarian Reserve

    Repeat implantation failure

    Hi Dr. Sher, I come from Denmark and here we can't screen our embryos - so we transfer untested. I have had all initial testing done in August last year before starting my egg retrievals and all my tests were… — Julie R.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained, or when there are recurring pregnancy losses or underlying issues with the uterus, such as endo-uterine surface lesions, thin uterine lining (endometrium), or immunological factors. IVF success…

  2. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Important

    Do you help a women get pregnant with twin babies if she’s 29 years old? — Nathan K.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    There is no guarantee that if you transfer >1 embryo you will get a multiple pregnancy. I suggest you call Patti Converse (my assistant) and set up an online consultation with me to discuss. Geoff Sher PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS AND HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! Herewith are…

  3. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Mosaic 20p embrio

    Dear Dr. Sher, We have only one embrio with following NGS data: seq[GRCh37] (20p13p11.21)x1[0.27],(X,Y)x1 Would you please tell, how much are the risks in the case of transfer? Thank you — Alex B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    In my opinion, it is worth transferring BUT ...if/once pregnant, you should do a CVS or amniocentesis to assess the pregnancy. Decoding Embryo Mosaicism: Navigating the Complex Path to Healthy Births\ Human embryo development is a marvel of intricate processes, including reprogramming, sequential cleavage divisions, mitotic chromosome segregation,…

  4. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Two failed IVF with healthy embryos

    Hi! I recently had 3 failed iuis and two failed transfers with seemly healthy embryos (BA BB) These eggs were from when I froze them at age 34. I am now 40 and have no embryos left. I have had… — Carolyn S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    IVF FAILURE WITH “NORMAL” EMBRYOS: EXAMINING AND ADDRESSING ANATOMICAL AND IMMUNOLOGIC CAUSES. Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained, or when there are recurring pregnancy losses or underlying issues with the uterus, such as…

  5. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Gender Selection Options

    Hello, What options are available that allow for gender selection? Thanks! Michelle B — Michelle B.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Couples have for centuries sought to influence the gender of their offspring. More than seven centuries ago the ancient Chinese developed a birth calendar said to be able to predict gender on the basis of when conception occurred. Later, the ancient Greeks suggested that by lying on her…

  6. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Frozen embryo transfer add on

    Hello Dr. Sher, Hope you are doing well.. 1. What is your view about hcg booster shots between ovulation induction and transfer for modified natural transfer? Does it have positive effect on endometrium before transfer? If yes what will be… — Sreevidhya V.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    What is your view about hcg booster shots between ovulation induction and transfer for modified natural transfer? Does it have positive effect on endometrium before transfer? If yes what will be the ideal protocol and dose for hcg booster? A: I do not advocate this! 2. What is…

  7. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    2nd opinion

    Hi. Is it possible to get a second opinion on my IVF process? I'm located in Philadelphia and won't be getting IVF at your clinic. I just wanted to find out Dr. Sher's opinion about my IVF protocols and what… — Kseniya F.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please call Patti at 702-533-2691 or email her at concierge@sherivf.com and set up an online consultation with me. Geoff Sher EGG/ EMBRYO QUALITY IN IVF & HOW SELECTION OF THE IDEAL PROTOCOL FOR OVARIAN STIMULATION INFLUENCES EGG/EMBRYO QUALITY AND OUTCOME. The journey of in vitro fertilization can be…

  8. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Transfer of monosomy embryo

    Hi, We have a PGT-tested monosomy 19 blastocyst that is presently frozen. Mosaicism was not detected. We are no longer doing retrievals. The lab that conducted our PGT-A testing said Monosomy19 is in the group of genetically abnormal embryos that… — Mike R.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    I would agree! I would transfer the embryo, provided you undergo CVS or amniocentesis during pregnancy and are willing to consider pregnancy termination should there be a chromosomal fetal abnormality diagnosed. Geoff Sher

  9. Clinic & Practice

    Questions

    Hello. My husband and I live in TN but are considering adopting some embryos stored at your facility. What is your cost for ivf transfer of those embryos if we decide to come to New York and have the transfer… — Michelle S.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please call Jessica at Sher Fertility Solutions (866-747-6692) for this information. Geoff Sher

  10. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Recommendation?

    Hello, I recently had my first FET ever with a PGT tested normal donor egg embryo. I had such high hopes, but it unfortunately did not stick. When my lining was checked a week before the FET, it was 8.7.… — Bree M.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Two decades ago, when women went through IVF (in vitro fertilization), they usually had their embryos put in the uterus right after the eggs were collected in the same cycle (known as "Fresh" Embryo Transfer). Freezing embryos at that time was risky, with about 30% not surviving the…

  11. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Ivf protocol low reponder

    Just to add some info I forgot with previous question: - usually no high FSH levels on day 1-5. I had once after the first ICSI treatment an FSH level of 21 on day 3. One dominant follicel grew but… — Sandra W.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Understood. The answer I gave earlier still holds! Geoff Sher

  12. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Ivf recommendation

    Good afternoon, I am emailing you because I recently had a failed frozen embryo thaw on the day of my transfer and would like your opinion on what questions to ask in my follow up. A little background about myself.… — Alicia A.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    It is not common for consecutive euploid embryos both not to survive the thaw...but it can happen. I suggest that you inquire from your RE how commonly this type of thing happens in their clinic. The common cause is technical. Geoff Sher

  13. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Failed FET w/ Autoimmune disorder

    Hello Dr. Sher, I listen to your podcast with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh and I wanted to engage with you before going into another FET w/egg donor my questions to you: 5 year IVF Journey/History: * Zero pregnancy * 2 Aneuploid… — Rosalyn G.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Implantation dysfunction is often overlooked as a significant reason for IVF failure. This is especially true when IVF failure is unexplained, or when there are recurring pregnancy losses or underlying issues with the uterus, such as endo-uterine surface lesions, thin uterine lining (endometrium), or immunological factors. IVF success…

  14. Embryos & Genetic Testing

    Mosaic transfer

    Hi!! I have a grade 422 low level mosaic. Specifically, it says 46, XY, -Yp (x0, mos, ~40%), -14 (x1, mos, ~50%). What are my real options to have a healthy/sick baby if I get it transferred? Thank you so… — Xiomara R.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Human embryo development is a marvel of intricate processes, including reprogramming, sequential cleavage divisions, mitotic chromosome segregation, and embryonic genome activation. However, the journey towards a successful pregnancy is not without its challenges, as chromosomal abnormalities can occur during germ cell and preimplantation embryo development, leading to early…

  15. Cost & Insurance

    FET inquiry

    Hi, My wife and I are doing IVF in Canada and going to transfer embryos to United States for surrogacy. Can I know the cost estimation of FET at your clinic? (including fees to receive embryos from other clinics, FDA… — Ziyi W.

    Dr. Geoffrey Sher answered

    Please call Jessie at SFS in New York (646-792-7476) for this information. Geoff Sher

Scroll to Top
Sher Fertility Solutions
Ask A Doctor
Book a Consultation

Location

Sher Fertility Solutions
425 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Get Directions

Follow Us

Facebook-f Twitter Youtube Instagram Tiktok